About The Role & Team

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a talented Assignment Editor & Producer based in Miami to join its news team, bringing strong editorial skills, production experience, and a passion for breaking news. This role is responsible for coordinating story development, securing high-profile guests, field producing, and ensuring coverage is compelling and relevant across both broadcast and streaming platforms.

About You

This individual must be a strategic and creative thinker, a self-starter, and a collaborator willing to learn new tools and share ideas.

Your Day-day

Constantly monitor and respond to breaking news and developing stories across multiple platforms.
Monitor news wires, social media, and scanners to identify and mobilize quickly for breaking news.
Produce daily stories in coordination with reporters on the ground by gathering visual elements, securing video feeds, and arranging interviews relevant to their assignments.
Generate, research, verify, and pitch story ideas that resonate with Hispanic and multicultural audiences.
Secure high-profile, story-making guests, public figures, and experts.
Coordinate and manage live remotes, video feeds, and interview logistics under tight deadlines.
Work closely with writers, producers, and editors to enhance editorial quality and viewer engagement.
Field produce and travel when needed for major news coverage or interviews.
Stay well-informed on national and international current events, legal developments, and culturally relevant topics.
Familiar with social media tools.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays with flexibility to alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives, as well as extended hours and continuous coverage.
Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a newsroom required

You Have

Fully Bilingual (read and write English/Spanish).
Know basics of editing
1-year experience as a Producer and/or Assignment Editor preferred
Should demonstrate good news judgement
Have thorough knowledge of current affairs
Detail oriented, organized, disciplined, can manage multiple tasks/responsibilities in working with tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Creative and assertive
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, iNews, Avid, live feeds, and social media platforms
Ability to stand, walk, bend, type, reach and sit for up to (8) hours
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Entertainment Providers

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